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Ocala council approves zoning change, contract renewals and multiple procurement items; council confirms tree commission appointment and settlement
Summary
On April 25, 2025 the Ocala City Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑22 rezoning two parcels, approved a series of contract renewals, awarded a traffic signal contract and approved a settlement, among other routine actions. Votes were recorded by roll call and passed.
The Ocala City Council approved a package of ordinances, contract renewals, purchases and appointments during its April 25, 2025 meeting. Most items were routine and passed on roll call votes after brief staff presentations.
Key actions approved by the council:
- Adoption of Ordinance 2025‑22 (case ZON25‑0003): Council approved rezoning two properties at 1533 and 1541 Northeast 14th Street from RO (residential office) to R‑3 (multifamily residential) for approximately 1.34 acres. Chief planning official Indira Madreveran said the change brings the parcels into a zoning district permitting multifamily uses by right and that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and East Ocala community redevelopment plan. The planning and zoning commission had recommended approval. The motion to adopt was made by Councilman Jay Musley and the ordinance was adopted by roll call.
- Contract renewals and purchases: The council approved one‑year renewals and purchases including a one‑year renewal with CW Roberts Contracting Inc. for the Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement Program (first renewal, up to a 3% increase), a one‑year renewal with Marion Rock LLC (3% increase), the purchase of Grundfos pumps and parts from FJ Newgens & Associates, Inc., and the second amendment to a cooperative purchasing agreement with In‑Depth, Inc. for tank cleaning and sediment removal. City Engineer Sean Lanier presented these items; staff recommended approval on each.
- Award of contract for SR‑40 traffic signalization: The council awarded a contract to CW Roberts Contracting Inc. for State Road 40 traffic signalization. Staff reported only a single responsive bid was received and recommended approval.
- Additional expenditures and cooperative purchases: Council approved an increase in the contract cap for G Solutions Group, LLC to cover yard and wood waste disposal costs for the fiscal year, approved use of the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing agreement with Advance Auto Parts, and approved a five‑year contract with OTI Fiber LLC for fiber services (Ocala Fiber Network). The council also approved a one‑year maintenance renewal with Morse Communications for video surveillance and access control systems.
- Public safety and personnel: Council approved a three‑year renewal of the agreement to provide a school resource officer at Trinity Catholic High School, with receivables totaling $320,436. The council also approved cooperative purchasing for temporary staffing services with 20 Second Century Technologies Inc. and Advanced Personnel Services Inc., with expenditures capped at $400,000.
- Administrative items: Council appointed Taylor Shear to an unexpired term on the Tree Commission (term to 03/01/2029), and the city attorney presented a proposed settlement for pre‑suit claims arising from a traffic accident involving a city employee; the settlement was recommended by HR and Risk Management and approved by the council on roll call.
Most items passed unanimously or by common roll call majorities recorded in the meeting minutes; staff presenters were available to answer questions but most agenda items generated little public comment. Staff recommended and the council approved each contract and procurement item by roll call as reflected in the meeting record.
Full list of approved items (as recorded on the agenda): Ordinance 2025‑22 (ZON25‑0003 rezoning); 1‑year renewals with CW Roberts (transportation rehab) and Marion Rock LLC; purchase of Grundfos pumps and consumable parts; second amendment with In‑Depth, Inc.; award to CW Roberts for SR‑40 traffic signalization; increased cap for G Solutions Group, LLC; utilization of OMNIA Partners cooperative with Advance Auto Parts; one‑year maintenance renewal with Morse Communications; five‑year contract with OTI Fiber LLC; three‑year renewal for Trinity Catholic High School SRO (receivables $320,436); cooperative purchasing for temporary staffing with 20 Second Century Technologies Inc. and Advanced Personnel Services Inc. (expenditure not to exceed $400,000); appointment to the Tree Commission; approval of the proposed settlement for the traffic collision claims.
